Erik Dayhoff is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing an LLC that shares office expenses with other Ameriprise advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach combines proprietary research and third-party data to deliver tailored, tax-aware retirement strategies within a defined investment framework.

Gage Hemmelgarn is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in West Chester, OH, and has 14 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of NALAM Properties LLC, a real estate business based in Cincinnati, OH. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kevin Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at KeyBank and Clear Channel Communications. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing private investment-related business ventures. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides customized retirement income planning through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice focused on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources.

Alex Herman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in West Chester, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Macy's Inc. for seven years. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create personalized plans, delivering recommendations through a centralized consulting team while leveraging algorithmic tools overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

Steven Arengo is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has held positions with Cambridge Investment Research firms since 2001, including a five-year tenure at Invest Financial Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in youth sports as the owner of an online national youth sports directory and serves as a trustee for the David Bradley Wick Foundation, managing a golf outing and scholarship program. Additionally, he scouts prospective participants for Florida Citrus Sports bowl games. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and offers access to multiple platforms, proprietary model strategies, and third-party advisers.

Thomas Henry is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at LPL Financial, Universal 1 Credit Union, Inc., CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., Midusa Credit Union, and Cuso Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant basketball coach for Madison Local Schools in Middletown, Ohio. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies according to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and operates as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Martin Mc Gillivary is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Dayton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including MLM & TRI Kettering, LLC and MLM & TRI SHK, Inc. Outside of advising, he is a partner and silent investor in a local restaurant franchise. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical modeling and supports municipal finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Mark Howie is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in West Chester, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by extensive technology and a broad range of financial products.

Monica Thomas is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Middletown, Ohio. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge, she worked for the City of Middletown and has been involved with West Central Wine, LLC for ten years. She also serves as a board member of the Middletown Garden Club. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to various platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

David Craig is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include leadership at Craig Capital Corp., Inc. and Payroll Vault. He serves on the board of the nonprofit Companions Ark and acts as an agent for fixed insurance products. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through its municipal advisor affiliation.

Bethany Beebe is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2022, with prior experience at Craig Capital Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in insurance sales through KAFL Insurance Resources. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and it offers specialized municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA advisory services.

George Beddie Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Southgate, KY, holding a Series 63 designation and over 56 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1988. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach, delivering recommendations through a centralized consulting team in partnership with client advisors.

David Bailey is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Financial Engines Advisors, Cinfed Federal Credit Union, LPL Financial, Fifth Third, and Scottrade. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub‑advisory services, and supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online offerings.

Drake Hafer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company, Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America, and Merrill. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Patton Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, he spent over three decades at The Huntington Investment Company and Huntington National Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which focuses on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources.

Nicholas Pierett is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with industry credentials including Series 63 and Series 66. He has been with UBS since 2026 and has prior experience at Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Lebanon Presbyterian Church and has held various roles in education and local businesses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

John Borchers is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over two decades of experience in the financial services industry. He collaborates with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies that address their unique needs and values. John's expertise spans a range of focus areas including corporate executive services, education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He emphasizes a team approach to wealth management, combining the insights of Merrill Lynch with access to the banking, credit, and lending services of Bank of America to provide comprehensive support. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Wright State University and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification, along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. John resides in Kettering, Ohio with his wife and four daughters, and is involved in his community through children's various activities. He also enjoys football, golfing, music, and traveling.

Paul Schaney is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Schaney is involved in the sales and servicing of health and disability insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Michael Aukerman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Miamisburg, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2006. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals and risk tolerances.

Nicholas Amos is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He specializes in serving the unique and complex wealth management needs of entrepreneurs, business professionals, corporations, and retirees. Nicholas and his team employ a Goals-Based Wealth Management approach that centers on clients' individual goals and aspirations, rather than focusing solely on market performance. Nicholas holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ohio Northern University. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His expertise encompasses areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Based in Springboro, Ohio, Nicholas lives with his wife and two daughters. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, physical fitness, basketball, fishing, traveling, and spending time with his family.